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  2. TRAMWAY EXTENSIONS.

    The secretary to the Biisbane Tramway Trust (Mr. S. Quinn) stated yesterday that it had been decided to undertake four extensions, viz., ...

    Article : 173 words
  3. TO-DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.

    Metropolitan weather forecast for to-day.—Cloudy at times during the day, with a passing shower or two, but otherwise fine; temperature, moderate; wind, ...

    Article : 788 words
  4. SINGAPORE BASE.

    The suggestion that docks might be constructed in Australian ports as art alternative to a naval base at Singapore is by no means favoured by ...

    Article : 401 words
  5. THE SINGAPORE BASE.

    The decision of the British Government not to proceed with the establishment of a naval base at Singapore has evolved controversial ...

    Article : 254 words
  6. PERSONAL.

    A message from Yass, New South Wales, states that Sir Matthew Nathan, Governor of Queensland, after inspecting the Burrinijuck Dam, left by motor launch ...

    Article : 349 words
  7. Advertising

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    Advertising : 103 words
  8. EMPIRE SHOW.

    The question of a letter in the Press over the signature of Lord Parmoor (Lord President of the Council) in favour of a free-trade exhibit at the British Empire ...

    Article : 484 words
  9. SHIPPING.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 14 words
  10. SUN, MOON, AND TIDE.

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    Detailed lists, results, guides : 103 words
  11. "NEVER BETTER."

    Alter an extensive trip through Central Queensland, Mr. Frank Forsyth, the well-known Brisbane business man and commercial traveller, returned to the city ...

    Article : 210 words
  12. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 461 words
  13. MAILS OUTWARD.

    INTERSTATE.—New South Wales, 7.5 a.m., daily except Sunday. West Australia, 7.5 a.m., Tuesdays, Thursday, Saturdays, Other States, 7.5 a.m. daily, except Fridays and Sundays. ...

    Article : 310 words
  14. AUSTRALIAN WOMEN.

    The American missionary, Dr. W. E. Biederwolf, accuses Australian women of excessive drinking, and of a dangerous predilection for joy ...

    Article : 235 words
  15. BY AIR AROUND THE GLOBE.

    Sheer adventure and the honour of being the first to carry the Union Jack around the world by air, writes our Vancouver correspondent, were the hopes of ...

    Article : 217 words
  16. OBITUARY.

    Mr. Samuel Byrne, one of the earliest pioneers in the Cook district, died at Cooktown on Friday, after a long and painful illness. ...

    Article : 678 words
  17. A.L.P. RESOLUTION.

    At last night's meeting of the A.L.P. executive at the instance of Mr. Rutherfold, the following resolution was carried unanimously:—"That this executive ...

    Article : 54 words
  18. "AN UNFORTUNATE MOMENT."

    The "Daily Herald," in an editorial on the Empire Exhibition, argues that this is a most unfortunate moment to invite visitors from the Dominions and foreign ...

    Article : 53 words
  19. NEW ZEALAND LABOUR VIEW.

    Referring to the cabled announcement that the British Government had definitely decided to abandon the Singapore naval base project, and the comments of ...

    Article : 132 words
  20. BURNING THEIR FINGERS.

    It is said to be an ill wind that blows nobody any good; it is, conversely, a good wind that blows nobody any ill. The magnificent season now being experienced ...

    Article : 325 words
  21. DISAPPOINTED.

    When informed of the cable message to-night, the Prime Minister (Mr. Bruce) declined to make a statement. The majority of Federal members were ...

    Article : 200 words
  22. Advertising

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    Advertising : 80 words
  23. GENERAL NEWS.

    No further progress has been made in regard to the Anzac Square Memorial, according the Mayor of Brisbane (Ald. H. J. Diddams, C.M.G.). He stated on ...

    Article : 92 words
  24. Advertising

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    Advertising : 154 words
  25. MR. THEODORE'S MISSION.

    The interposition of the Secretary of State for the Colonies in the negotiations between Mr. Theodore and certain institutions and persons ...

    Article : 267 words
  26. BRITISH PRESS COMMENT.

    "The Nation" says that the good relations established by the Washington Conference are confirmed by the manner in which Japan has carried out the treaty ...

    Article : 157 words
  27. TO CORRESPONDENTS.

    All letters, [?] [?] and other contr[?] tions intended for publication should be addressed to the Editor. Ever letter must be accompanied by the ...

    Article : 139 words
  28. THE NEW TRAMS.

    The new trains ordered some time ago by the Brisbane Tramway. Trust are gradually being put into commission. So far, three have, been noted by the, general ...

    Article : 110 words
  29. THE EXPECTED HAPPENED!

    Fully 500 passengers by the Doomba, on, Saturday afternoon, were put to much inconvenience and loss ot time owing to the long-expected happening at ...

    Article : 337 words
  30. "SHUTTLE-COCKING."

    The Senate has passed the Government's Fiscal Bill with an amendment, necessitating the return of the measure to the Chamber of Deputies. This is another ...

    Article : 75 words
  31. DEFENCE MATTERS.

    Although Mr. Bruce will not divul[?] the deliberations of yesterday's meeting of the Defence Council, the authorities are of the opinion that when Parliament ...

    Article : 86 words
  32. Family Notices

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    Family Notices : 293 words
  33. GENERAL CABLES.

    Moischa Natensohn has been arrested at Harrogate and charged with the theft from an hotel bedroom on September 1, 1923, of jewellery valued at £40,000, the ...

    Article : 42 words
  34. THE NEW ENGLISHMAN.

    An Australian lady who is on a visit to London is charmed with the place, where she is having "a wonderful time," and so thoroughly enjoying every minute ...

    Article : 159 words
  35. The Brisbane Courier.

    The party c[?]ment having been introduced into local government elections by the Socialists it behoves those who do not believe in Socialism ...

    Article : 829 words
  36. NEW ORIENT LINER.

    Lady Cook (wife of the High Commissioner for Australia) will christen the new Orient liner, Orama, at Barrow, on May 20. ...

    Article : 34 words
  37. ADMIRAL FIELD'S SUGGESTION.

    Admiral Field's suggestion for a northern naval base finds favour with Senator Pearce, who said to-day that he was pleased to hear of Darwin's possibilities. ...

    Article : 52 words
  38. THE SLUMP IN KINGS.

    No more significant indication of the slump in monarchies in Europe could be found than the passing of the famous old "Almanach de Gotha," which expires ...

    Article : 138 words
  39. ART OF SELF-DEFENCE.

    The soft answer that turneth away wrath was recently referred to by Mr. J. Crawford, in an assault case, and the magistrate, Mr. J. Stewart Berge, agreed ...

    Article : 167 words
  40. DANGER FROM THE AIR.

    The "Spectator" fears that before [?] Singapoie base could be completed [?] velopmont will have rendered the de[?] of such bases most difficult. It was [?] ...

    Article : 73 words
  41. A POLITICAL FIASCO.

    A review of the political situation in West "Australia published on Saturday suggested the probability of a Socialist victory. The progress ...

    Article : 234 words
  42. AN ACTOR'S ESTATE.

    The "Daily Express" understands that the late Carl Herz left £250,000. This is a record for a stage performer. ...

    Article : 32 words
  43. "A LAND QUESTION."

    General Sir Ian Hamilton, speaking at Reading, emphasised that the Singapore base was essentially a land question, and said that it might help to calm the public ...

    Article : 277 words
  44. ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND THE FARMERS' ART.

    In the course of an address at the Wisconsin State Farm, on September 30, 1859, Abraham Lincoln, usually regarded as the greatest man ever elected to the ...

    Article : 334 words
  45. FAMOUS COMEDIAN'S SUICIDE.

    A party of schoolboys found the body of T. E. Dunville, the famous comedian, who long has been a head-liner in the music batls of London, in a beautiful ...

    Article : 91 words
  46. FUEL SUPPLIES.

    An important announcement was made by the Minister for Defence (Mr. Bowden) to-night in reference to the remarks made by Vice-Admiral Sir Frederick Field ...

    Article : 187 words
  47. Advertising

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    Advertising : 151 words
  48. POPULATION OF AUSTRALIA.

    The Commonwealth Statistician (Mr. Chas. H. Wickens) has made available the estimated population, of the several States and Territories of the Commonwealth as ...

    Article : 237 words
  49. OIL CONCESSIONS IN PAPUA.

    The first British Development Company to receive an oil field concession in Papua under the League of Nations Mandate has already commenced operations, ...

    Article : 168 words
  50. BOMBAY MILL STRIKE ENDING.

    The mill strike situation is improving. About 30 mills have resumed work, each employing about 500 hands, and more are expected to follow suit. ...

    Article : 35 words
  51. CAFE PROPRIETORS AS COOKS.

    A lightning strike of waiters failed to achieve its object to prevent a banquet in a restaurant by the Cafe Proprietors' Association. The waiters downed dishes ...

    Article : 53 words
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